I hear ya Craig! I have my custom with me all the time. If you're worried about getting dings, ya probably shouldn't be carrying it. Granted, I'm careful with it, but if it takes a ding while hunting, well, to me, it adds a little character from the hunting trip. I don't mind "memories and stories" being seen on my guns, but I do try to avoided them as best I can.

Like you said, a good holster takes care of most of that.

A lot of people are like a slinky: Not much fun till you push them down the stairs!

Lifetime Member of the NRA! Wish I'd a done it sooner.